Project managers are known for spearheading the planning, organization, and implementation of a project. A good project manager will ensure that all phases of a project are focused, within budget, and moving along in a timely manner. Still, there is a difference between good and stellar project management, and that difference lies in the total [...]
Effective communication is at the centre of successful project management. Having a culture where information exchange is constant between you, your stakeholders, and your team is an excellent way to keep everyone on the same page. Contrary to what many believe, project managers don’t have all the answers. So to foster a culture of collaboration, [...]
The number one key contributor to successful change is the change leader. His or her competency level increases adoption rates and positively influences others to change. When looking back at various change initiatives, one can quickly recall change leaders who were very strong in this role and others who struggled to display the change leadership [...]
As we move through the cycle of seasonal changes; it is also a time for harvesting new ideas from our feelings, thoughts, and learnings from this year’s conditions of extreme uncertainty and volatility. Whether you actively seek to disrupt yourself, your team, and your organisation to effect sustainable success in the new year, or not, [...]
A change readiness assessment is one of the most important tools in the change manager’s toolbox. When used properly, they can help managers better understand how ready the organization and employees are for change. That information is essential for designing change strategies that meet an organization’s specific needs. This may seem obvious to an experienced [...]
William Bridges, an organisational consultant, referred to change as a “transition” as a person moves from the current to the future state. This puts a whole different emphasis on the transformation taking place. The Bridges Transition Model provides your organisation, your leaders and managers, and your employees a framework to manage the human side of [...]
Covid-19 has shined a spotlight on the need for organizations to embrace new technology – not only to maintain or improve day-to-day operations but to ensure a competitive advantage in the market. While the pandemic pushed companies to think differently about technology to support both employees and customers, we’ve been in the midst of a [...]
Synopsis: Smart Program Management Office (PMO) and Professional Services Organization (PSO) leaders can solve the many obstacles inherent in hybrid portfolios. Written by business leader and PMO expert Lauri Klaus, this article covers the challenges and solutions of integrating agile, waterfall and hybrid project methodologies, as well as introduces methods to provide a flexible workflow [...]
The changes in customer, regulatory and Fintech landscape are pushing Banking and Financial services firms to re-think their business and IT strategy. A multi-modal IT organization can help achieve this transformation by doing the right things at the right pace. […]
